Fifth
Harmony (mentored by Simon Cowell), Carly Rose Sonenclar (mentored by
Britney Spears) and Tate Stevens (mentored by L.A. Reid) are "The
X Factor's" three finalists moving on to next week's grand
finale.

After
receiving the lowest votes following Thursday night's performance
show, Emblem3 was eliminated from the competition.

In
a special two-night grand finale event, the three finalists take the
stage for their final performance live Wednesday,
Dec. 19 (8 p.m.). Then, tune in to the special two-hour live
results show the following night, Thursday,
Dec. 20 (8 p.m.), as hosts Khloé Kardashian Odom and Mario
Lopez announce which act will be crowned the winner of "The
X Factor" and receive a $5 million recording contract with
Syco/Sony Music.

Immediately
after the performance show, fans will be able to vote via 1) Verizon
Touch Voting on The XtraFactor App on Verizon
Android devices; 2) toll-free calling; 3) text messaging for Verizon
Wireless customers; and 4) online at TheXFactorUSA.com.
Fans with valid Facebook accounts can also vote at Facebook.com/TheXFactorUSA.

The
star-studded two-night event will feature special performances from
One Direction - the global sensation that rose to fame on the U.K.
version of "The X Factor" - and world-renowned rapper Pitbull.

Online
auditions for the third season of "The
X Factor"
are open now through June 16, 2013, at 2:59 a.m. Solo artists and
vocal groups 12 years old and over may submit their two-minute a
cappella audition videos at www.TheXFactorUSA.com.
In addition to online auditions, aspiring performers will soon be
able to participate in open call auditions held in Los Angeles (March
6); Charleston, S.C. (March 19); New Orleans (April 14); Long Island
(April 25); and Denver (May 14). Continue to check www.TheXFactorUSA.com for
more information and full terms, conditions and eligibility.

One
Direction - Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and
Louis Tomlinson - were discovered on the U.K.'s "The X Factor"
in 2010. The band quickly gained a following to become one of the
competition's all-time most popular acts, finishing in the final
three and garnering a gigantic and loyal fanbase along the way. In
March, One Direction's debut album, "Up All Night," made U.S.
history, as it was the first time a U.K. group's debut album
entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 1. The band has sold more
than 12 million records worldwide. In November, One Direction
released its sophomore album, "Take Me Home," which includes the
No. 1 single, "Live While We're Young."

Pitbull
has risen to become a global superstar as both a recording and
performing artist. The Miami native recently added to a long and
growing list of hits with his first No. 1, "Give Me Everything."
At the same time, his world tour sold out concerts in Latin America,
Canada and Europe, before bringing the party to the U.S., Japan and
Australia. Pitbull's new single, "Don't Stop The Party," is
gaining heavy momentum on the radio and video charts and is featured
on his new album, "Global Warming."